Home network system

Abstract

A home network system which can efficiently configure a new home appliance in the home network system. The home network system includes at least one new device newly connected to a master device through a network, for transmitting a plugged-in request message containing an initial address through the network, receiving an address change request message containing a logical address, and changing the initial address to the logical address, and at least one master device connected to the new device through the network, for receiving the plugged-in request message from the new device, setting the logical address for the new device, and transmitting the address change request message containing the logical address to the new device, wherein the initial address comprises at least a product code and a logical address of the new device, and the new device changes the logical address to the logical address set by the master device.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of International Application No. PCT / KR2003 / 001346, filed on Jul. 7, 2003 and Korean Application No. 2003-0034962, filed on May 30, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to a home network system, and more particularly to, a home network system which can efficiently configure a new home appliance in the existing home network system.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Home automation for automatically controlling home appliances at home or remotely has almost reached a commercial use stage. At its early stage, the home automation separately controlled each home appliance by using a telephone or infrared rays, and did not connect the home appliances one another. However, there has been suggested a method for building a network of home appliances by using a communication means, and collectively managing the network by using a controller.[0004]FIG. 1 is a structure view ill...

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